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Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

EIN 74-2746185 · Austin, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF LOWER INCOME TEXANS NOT AFFORDED HOUSING FINANCE OPTIONS THROUGH CONVENTIONAL LENDING SOURCES.

Income
$101.5 million
Spending
$108.9 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
33.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
32
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$320,491, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (housing, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (housing, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $104.1 million spent. SINGLE FAMILY PROGRAMS PROVIDES 30-YEAR FIXED RATE MORTGAGE LOANS TO ELIGIBLE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS IN TEXAS; PROVIDES DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO HOME BUYERS; PROVIDES SHORT AND LONG-TERM FINANCING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING IN TEXAS; PROVIDES GRANTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING IN TEXAS; PROVIDES HOMEBUYER EDUCATION TO BORROWERS.
  2. $646,518 spent. TEXAS HOUSING IMPACT FUND (IMPACT FUND)/FORMERLY AFFORDABLE COMMUNITIES OF TEXAS (ACT) - THE IMPACT FUND OFFERS SHORT AND LONG-TERM FINANCING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION, OR REHABILITATION OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL OR HOMEOWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS ACROSS TEXAS CREATING OPPORTUNITY, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENTS AND A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES.
  3. $2.0 million spent. ASSET MANAGEMENT THE CORPORATION'S SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY RENTAL PROGRAM PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT BELOW-MARKET RENTS TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE AUSTIN AREA; THE CORPORATION ALSO PERFORMS ASSET OVERSIGHT AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FOR MULTIFAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY BOND FINANCED PROPERTIES LOCATED THROUGHOUT TEXAS.
  4. $1.3 million spent. EXPENSES GRANTS REVENUE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING 1,035,944 660,000 2,501,178OTHER 224,116 0 0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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